A Gentleman's Bargain — Patricia Waddell

A Scandalous Offer

Longing for a new life, Claire Aldrich arrives in a San Francisco of gaslights and grand opportunities expecting to stay with her brother. But her sibling has vanished in the huge city, and now Claire is desperate. Where can she possibly find a job suitable for a girl with a pretty face, genteel upbringing, and no skills? Then wealthy banker Garrett Monroe, a man handsome enough to be every woman's dream, proposes something scandalous--a pretend engagement!

A Dangerous Desire

To convince his dying grandmother that he is settling down, Garrett, a confirmed bachelor, promises Claire he will find her brother, pay her well, and dress her like a princess--if she agrees to take part in a sham betrothal. Claire accepts his proposal, with the understanding that their arrangement remains strictly business. But as the hunt for her brother leads to dangerous schemes, sparks fly between them. And passion, once ignited, respects no bargains.